I was concerned about the VPI arm never have a uni-pivot, but you get used to it pretty quick. If you shop properly you can get a new Classic withing 10% of your budget.
Turntable / Arm combo for around $2000. new.
I want to buy a turntable and get back into vinyl. I am seriously looking at the Clearaudio Concept. Are there any better tabele/arm choices for around $2000. new? I have not had a turntable since the early 90's so I don't want to deal with trying to set everything up myself. Buying new seems like the best way to go. I can always get a better table later if I want to get more serious. But for now I want something that is going to sound good without a lot of trouble.